Friendly Rivalry

선의의 경쟁 ‧ Drama ‧ 2025
Completed
Evi Ángel
1 people found this review helpful
Mar 17, 2025
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.5
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 4.0

Left me disappointed :(

At first the story was going well. The reason (personally) I started watching it was because the trailer showed it as very wlw romance. If you're going to start watching it for that reason, don't watch it, it's not about romance between women. The story didn't amount to anything, I thought it was going to be a bit more of a mystery but no, it's that kind of story that just watching it once is more than enough. I wish it had had a better story development.
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Ongoing 12/16
Liey25
3 people found this review helpful
Feb 28, 2025
12 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

An absolute masterpiece!

This is, without a doubt, the most outstanding GL series I have ever watched. The production quality is top-tier, the plot is gripping, and the acting is nothing short of phenomenal. The intensity, the mystery, and the anticipation keep me on the edge of my seat in every episode. I absolutely love how the story doesn’t solely revolve around romance but instead weaves a compelling and well-balanced narrative that keeps you fully immersed. The performances are breathtaking, especially Jae-i, who completely steals the show with her depth and emotion. Every single actor delivers with such raw talent that it’s impossible not to be captivated. This series breaks away from the usual soft and predictable GL tropes, offering something far more intense, intricate, and meaningful. I genuinely hope South Korea continues to produce more high-quality GL series like this because this level of storytelling is what the genre truly deserves. An absolute masterpiece!

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Ongoing 8/16
AnneNguyen
3 people found this review helpful
Feb 21, 2025
8 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

MAKE IT POPULAR YALL

SUCH GREAT STORY LINE, I’M FALLING IN LOVE WITH ALL THE MAIN CHARACTERS IN THERE FR. IT’S SUPPRISED ME HOW THERE IS NO BRANDS SPONSORED THIS SERIE AND NOW IT GETS SO POPULAR. I HOPE THIS SERIE GETS THE TOP 1 RANKING BECAUSE WE’RE GOTTA SUPPORT GL IN KDRAMA. SORRY THAILAND BUT I WILL COME BACK TO YOU SOON 😭
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Ongoing 8/16
NonV
3 people found this review helpful
Feb 21, 2025
8 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

HYERI GIVE ME A CHANCE HAHAHA

Must watch Friendly Rivalry!! The chemistry between the actresses is insanely good!! The casting are the best, they are all good at acting. I hope producers make more films for sapphic community in SK! This kind of series/films deserves to be watch in a mainstream media like Netflix etc. I hope Koreans be more an open minded. It's 2025 guys, be a good person and not a homophobic ass. Two kissing girls will not make you die, so please let them be happy. We're all gonna die, so be who you are, don't be afraid. 🫶🏻

STREAM IN LEGAL SITES/APPS GUYS! FOR INTERNATIONAL FANS, WAIT TIL THEY AIRED THIS IN MARCH. LUV YOU LESBIANS 🫶🏻🤟🏻

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Ongoing 4/16
SpareAccount
14 people found this review helpful
Feb 13, 2025
4 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Must Watch!!!!!!

This is the first time I've watch GL, and the TENSION is🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥. The chemistry of the two cast are on TOP bot suited each other so FINE, I didn't actually expect it to be so good so í100000/10. Every scene of the main leads is really on FIRE. ............ For those who haven't watch yet, I swear it was worth the hype. And Hyeri was so good in this series, it's the first time I've seen her being seductive 🔥🔥
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Ongoing 6/16
jocyluvshae
4 people found this review helpful
Feb 18, 2025
6 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

a masterpiece

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE WLW COMMUNITY NEEDED!! I love it sososososo much, the story, the casting, the picture.. god I'm obsessed with it all you don't understand. What I do wish from this show is for episodes to have longer time durations, I'm mourning everyday with a 25 minute episode. It's alright though, I'll take my crumbs. I hear that the short episodes is from the series not having any sponsors, this is why we need to group up and support the work by streaming LEGALLY, please continue to rate on other platforms to show that we need this show to continue!!
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Dropped 3/16
Soojinsaotome
31 people found this review helpful
Feb 12, 2025
3 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped 3
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I love it so so much, i hope they follow the novel because the plot twist is so good, i hope a lot people appreciate this series more kudos! FUCK THE HOMOPHOBES🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕
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Ongoing 12/16
Duy Thinh
3 people found this review helpful
Mar 1, 2025
12 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

MASTERPIECE TV-SERIES OF THE YEAR

This series give me a really strange feelings, emotions not like the other series. The director is really good at choosing the cast of the series. The cast is very suitable for the characters. Acting very good for this small studio. The storyline is peak too, every details have a connection. The director is very sharp at this. Truly I can't take it anymore if this series end. 30 minutes for each episodes is not enough for me and of course for most of people too. I'm very expected and hope for the Season 2. PLEASE!!
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Ongoing 13/16
secretacc
2 people found this review helpful
Mar 3, 2025
13 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

RECOMMEND THIS SERIES 100%%%%

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THIS SERIES SO MUCH!!!! IT MADE ME GET BACK INTO KDRAMA. THE STORYLINE, CHARACTERS, PACE OF THE STORY IS JUST MWAH! VERY MUCH RECOMMENDED!!!! hoping for season 2 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Ongoing 12/16
tr04
2 people found this review helpful
Feb 27, 2025
12 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

I LOVE THIS SHOW!

This show is genuinely so good and the actors do such a good job of portraying the characters. The story is also very interesting and always keeps me on edge, I have watched all the episode that have been released so far and just keep wanting more. I really hope the two main characters (seulgi and jaeyi) end up together their chemistry with each other is absolutely electric.
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Dropped 12/16
Cloo
3 people found this review helpful
Mar 2, 2025
12 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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romance love and friendships

Friendly Rivalry is a captivating K-drama that combines romance, humor, and personal development. It centers on two aspirational women, Kim Ji-Young and Choi Ha-Young, who vie for Lee Jae-Wook's attention both romantically and professionally. The two women's competition develops from hostility to respect for one another, offering a poignant and fulfilling storyline. Even though Jae-Wook's indecisiveness might occasionally be annoying, the love triangle with him adds dimension. The show is both amusing and sympathetic since it successfully balances humorous moments with more somber, reflective ones. All things considered, Friendly Rivalry is a charming and delightful drama featuring powerful performances and an insightful examination of friendship, love, and ambition.

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Ongoing 14/16
SyafaYassin
2 people found this review helpful
Mar 4, 2025
14 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 10
This drama masterfully blends suspense and obsession creating an experience that keeps viewers on edge. The thrilling atmosphere and emotionally charged conflicts make for an engaging watch, with each episode leaving you eager for more.

The main character, Jaeyi, stands out with her cold and distant aura, yet she reveals a softer, green-flag side when it comes to Seulgi. This contrast adds depth to her character, making their dynamic even more compelling. The tension and chemistry between them heighten the drama’s intensity, making every interaction feel meaningful.

The conflicts in the story are well-crafted, keeping the stakes high and the emotions raw. The heart-racing moments ensure there’s never a dull scene, making it one of the best high school dramas out there.

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